48) Which of the following is a disadvantage of free-form slides?
A) Free-form slides increase the amount of information in the text and the visual.
B) Free-form slides are highly structured and rigid.
C) Free-form slides do not identify priorities or connections in data.
D) Free-form slides are less dynamic.
E) Free-form slides require the presenter to convey more of the presentation content and rely on
the slide less.
49) When designing effective slides, which of the following should be avoided?
A) Using the slide to replace your words
B) Using the slides to highlight only key points
C) Using the slides to summarize a message
D) Using the slides to signal major shifts in thought
E) Using the slides to illustrate concepts
50) When wanting to improve the retention of information on the slide, or stimulate a variety of
emotions, what design element should be incorporated?
A) Background designs
B) Color
C) White space
D) Typeface variety
E) Blank slides
51) What type size is appropriate for most on-screen presentation slides?
A) 10 to 12 point
B) 16 to 18 point
C) 20 to 24 point
D) 28 to 36 point
E) 36 to 48 point
52) Which of the following refers to motion directly related to your message, such as a highlight
arrow?
A) Slide transitions
B) Decorative animation
C) Functional animation
D) Hyperlinks
E) Slide builds
53) To demonstrate sequences and procedures, which of the following should be used?
A) Slide transitions
B) Decorative animation
C) Functional animation
D) Hyperlinks
E) Slide builds
54) Which of the following should be used to make key presentation points appear on the same
slide, but only one at a time?
A) Slide transitions
B) Decorative animation
C) Functional animation
D) Hyperlinks
E) Slide builds
55) Which of the following should be used to complement, but not replace, your textual
presentation?
A) Hyperlinks
B) Audio and visual clips
C) Mobile devices
D) Slide transitions
E) Slide builds
56) Which of the following is a safe and conservative color often used for the background of
electronic presentations?
A) Green
B) White
C) Blue
D) Yellow
E) Red
57) Which of the following is often used to represent profit in the United States, but not in other
countries?
A) Green
B) White
C) Blue
D) Yellow
E) Red
58) Which of the following allows you to instantly change the flow of your presentation in
response to audience feedback?
A) Slide builds
B) Hyperlinks
C) Prezi’s
D) Audio clips
E) Video clips
59) Slides improve the quality of a presentation by increasing the audience’s ability to absorb and
remember information.
60) The ability to convey visual and textual messages is an advantage of using structured slides.
61) Slide after slide of dense, highly structured bullet points with no visual relief can put an
audience to sleep.
62) Effective slides should be standalone documents that can be read on their own, without a
presenter.
63) Discuss how to integrate mobile devices in presentations.
64) Describe how to create functional animation for a presentation.
65) Which of the following should be completed before you begin to complete the production
efforts for the presentation?
A) Finalizing slides
B) Determining linear or nonlinear formatting
C) Creating handouts
D) Choosing the presentation method
E) Practicing delivery
66) Which of the following can be used to verify the flow and consistency of your slide show by
allowing you to view all slides on a single screen?
A) Navigation slides
B) Slide build
C) Slide sorter
D) Slide titles
E) Slide transitions
67) Which of the following introduces your presentation, much like the cover on a report?
A) Agenda
B) Program details
C) Navigation slides
D) Title slides
E) Handouts
68) Which of the following would include information the audience might need during the
presentation, such as a hashtag or Wi-Fi login information?
A) Presentation outline
B) Program details
C) Navigation slides
D) Title slides
E) Handouts
69) Which of the following highlights the upcoming section of the presentation?
A) Presentation outline
B) Program details
C) Navigation slides
D) Title slides
E) Handouts
70) Which of the following can include informational and supporting detail that the audience can
review on their own time?
A) Links to the slide show
B) Web links
C) Presentation outline
D) Handouts
E) Agendas
71) When delivering a presentation, which method of speaking is generally the most effective
and easiest?
A) Reading from a script
B) Memorizing the speech
C) Reading from the slide deck
D) Speaking from notes
E) Improvisational discussions
72) Which of the following limits audience interaction but might be needed when information
must be conveyed in an exact manner?
A) Reading from a script
B) Memorizing the speech
C) Reading from the slide deck
D) Speaking from notes
E) Improvisational discussions
73) Which of the following is not an advantage of practicing your presentation?
A) Practice boosts your confidence.
B) Practice helps ensure understanding by the audience.
C) Practices gives you a more professional demeanor.
D) Practice allows you to test your visual aids.
E) Practice allows you to test the equipment.
74) Which of the following could be considered a back-up plan for the speaker, ensuring a more
professional demeanor and increased confidence when things go wrong?
A) Anticipating likely questions and objections
B) Correctly pronouncing all the words you plan to use
C) Being prepared to make a complete presentation if you don’t have access to your slides
D) Being able to present the material in a natural, confident voice
E) Keeping your timing on track
75) When presenting to people who do not speak your language, which of the following will help
ensure the information is presented in a professional and appropriate manner and is understood
by the audience?
A) Fewer, more detailed slides
B) Handouts that include summary information
C) Slides that are bright and colorful to help maintain the audience’s interest
D) Dimming the lights so the audience can focus on the nonverbal meanings of the message
E) Using an interpreter to suggest changes to the content and appearance of the presentation